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Fisher

Pekania pennanti

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Mustelidae ›Genus: Pekania

About

The fisher (Pekania pennanti) is a small carnivorous mammal native to North America. It is a member of the mustelid family (commonly referred to as the weasel family) and is in the monospecific genus Pekania. The fisher is closely related to but larger than the American marten (Martes americana). The fisher is a forest-dwelling creature whose range covers much of the boreal forest in Canada to the northern United States. Names derived from aboriginal languages include...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fisher?
The scientific name of Fisher is Pekania pennanti.
What kingdom does Fisher belong to?
Fisher belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Fisher belong to?
Fisher belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Fisher belong to?
Fisher belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Fisher belong to?
Fisher belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Fisher belong to?
Fisher belongs to the family Mustelidae.
What genus does Fisher belong to?
Fisher belongs to the genus Pekania.